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Left unchecked, nature's assault on a wooden deck will cause it to warp, gray and become a haven for mold growth. Moisture, pollen, and the sun can all wreak havoc on wood. You may have tried to perform maintenance by cleaning and applying a sealer, but with the same end result. Finish failure is a combination of factors. The key to success lies in starting with a thorough deck cleaning. Improperly preparing the wood or using the wrong type of deck stain sets the finish up for failure.You may be spending too much of your valuable time just spinning your wheels.Step-1: Get Rid of the mold, gray, dirt and old finishThe first stage that needs to be done is deep cleaning. Bleach based cleaners cause unneccessary damage to wood. When viewed microscopically the wood fibers become a jumbled mess that makes it difficult for stain to penetrate. Bleach also causes an unnatural whitening and drying of the woodThe addition of five other cleaning agents and surfactants work to emulsify any stain that may remain on the deck. Loosen gray fibers meaning with mild brushing or a pressure washer used at very low pressure you will be able to move quickly through the cleaning process. You get the cleaning power of much stronger chemicals without the risk to yourself, pets, children or your landscape. The Real Value We are not promising miracles, nor do we want to mislead you. Deck maintenance can be hard work. Making it quick and simple while achieving professional grade results should be your goal. • Make the prep and cleaning process do-it-yourself friendly with a little hard work• Your stains will last longer because you performed the proper preparation.• You won't always need a pressure washing. Sometimes a scrub brush and garden hose do the job.The first stage of cleaning will leave the wood in improper pH balance. Prior to staining or sealing the wood should be slightly below neutral (acidic). Mold does not thrive in acidic enviroments, so this is further insurance against leaving any spores in the wood.Mold is the number one destroyer of deck finishes. The second step has additional benefits. Before your eyes you will see the wood brighten. The transformation is almost magical. At this point the wood is restored and will dry to looking much more like new lumber. Your deck will now be "open" to accept a high quality staining product. In designing the Step-2 of the restoration use just the right blend of acids. Many products like Cabot's Problem Solver brightener contain straight oxalic acid. This is a harsh acid that is irritating to a person's lungs and will etch metal quickly. We found a combination that includes citric acid (citrus fruit based) that is far less irritating to bronchial passageways and is not nearly as harsh on the wood.

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